Obituaries

Jan 31, 2019

Edgar Francis Koller, 94, of Wooster, Ohio, passed on January 31, 2019.

Edgar was born to Francis Xavier Koller and Dorothy Park Koller on January 28, 1925, in Akron, Ohio. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on December 3, 1938, and was in the landing of Utah in 1944. After that time, he commissioned into the...

Jan 30, 2019

Dudley Brooks, 70, of Marietta, died January 30, 2019 at his home.

Dudley was born May 30, 1948 in New Matamoras to Gerald and Dorothy {Binegar} Brooks.

He married Rosemary Miller on August 14, 1967.

He worked for Elston Lumber and Donald Morris Lumber for many years. He attended Tunnel United Methodist Church....

Jan 28, 2019

Jeanette Lee {Borer} Thrall, 79, of Ashland, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home.

She was born October 16, 1939 in Elyria to Leo Henry and Lucille Leola {Lapp} Borer.

Jeanette graduated first from The Ohio State University, then Marygrove College, where she earned her Master’s in teaching.

She married Dennis R....

Jan 28, 2019

John Eli Stoltzfus, 82, of Apple Creek, died January 28, 2019 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home, in Dalton.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Fairlawn Mennonite Church. Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Duane Detweiler officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

Jan 25, 2019

Robert “Bob” Gene Pyers, 78, of Lake Alfred, FL, died January 25, 2019.

Bob was married to the love of his life Frances Pyers.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, February 9th at 2 p.m at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Jan 25, 2019

Patricia Ann Flinner-Kidwell, 66, of Wooster, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...

Jan 23, 2019

Delbert Clayton “Bud” Dye, 77, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on January 23rd, 2019. He was born September 30, 1941 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Clayton Delbert and Mary Davis Dye. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1959, was a US Army Veteran, and retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers as...

Jan 22, 2019

Christine L. Ryland, 58, of Wadsworth, died January 22, 2019 at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital.

Chris was born August 31, 1960 in Barberton to Walter and Joan {Bail} Aemmer.

She married Raymond Ryland on May 12, 1979.

Chris worked for Hanger Orthotics and Prosthetics as a medical billing specialist. She loved camping and riding Ray’s motorcycle.

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Jan 22, 2019

Eleanor G. Wevodau, 93, formerly of Apple Valley, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at St. Ann’s Hospital, in Westerville.

Eleanor was born August 9, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA to Bruce and Elizabeth (Patton) Gantt.

She graduated from William Penn High School in Harrisburg in 1943.

She married Fred Wevodau Sr. on June 26,...

Jan 22, 2019

Edith Mae Hall, 78, of Orrville, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Orrville Pointe Nursing Home.

There will be no services held at this time. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Edith was born March 3, 1940 in Big Prairie to Ralph M. Miller and Mary E. {Ross} Wagers.

She graduated from...

Jan 22, 2019

Opal Jervis, 93 , of Rittman , died Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Altercare of Wadsworth Center surrounded by her loving family.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. S ervices will follow at 11 a.m. at the...

Jan 19, 2019

Robert William Becker, 80, of Marietta, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Bob was born August 24, 1938 in Marietta to William and Grace {Kehl} Becker.

He graduated from Marietta High School in 1956 and from Perdue University in 1960 and received his Master’s of Education from Athens. He was a U.S....

Jan 17, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for James Benda. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 14, 2019

Ralph D. Amiet, 78, of Wooster, died Monday, January 14, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Private services will be held.  Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Ralph was born January 2,...

Jan 10, 2019

Terrence “Terry” W. Olson, 70, of Wooster, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence after a period of declining health.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Private inurnment will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Terry was born September 20, 1948 in...

Jan 6, 2019

Brent Edward Deeter, 39, died Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born March 29, 1979 to Steven Deeter and Brenda Haught.

There will be no public services at this time. Roberts Funeral Home - East Lawn Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with...

Jan 6, 2019

George E. Campbell, 83, of Medina, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home.

George was born November 13, 1935 in Greenbriar County, WV to George and Ruby {Nutter} Campbell.

He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years as a canine trainer and Military Police...

Jan 5, 2019

Douglas C. Kline, 78, of Smithville, OH, formerly of Lakewood, OH, died peacefully at Life Care Hospice on January 5, 2019, of metastatic prostate cancer.

He was born in Cleveland on December 15, 1940, to Mary Ridilla and Howard J. Kline, and was the proud spouse and life partner of Timothy S. Homan, who survives. Their beloved...

Jan 2, 2019

Geneva Alice Haas Keerps, 92, of Marietta, passed away at her home on Jan. 2, 2019. She was born May 11, 1926 in Marietta to John Thomas and Cora Miller Haas. She was a graduate of Marietta High School with the class of 1944. She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for the family business Marietta Roofing and Spouting....

Jan 1, 2019

Richard Lee Quinn, 83, of Medina, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Samaritan Care Center, in Medina.

Richard was born August 30, 1935 in Starkville, Mississippi to Barksdale and Blanche {Lyman} Quinn.

He married Doris Brooks on October 8, 1964.

Richard worked for Elm Farm Dairy in Medina as a truck driver. He...